stuff like "axl living under a microscope" though makes me laugh .. the media as a whole really doesnt pay much attention to axl , only to make a few jokes at his expense every once in awhile. You have a few "journalists" who still have a major hard on for Rose but he isnt the major cover story star he once was.
Any pressure on axl has been put on himself IMHO , thats not a slight against him , just how I feel. It's axl and co. who've spent all these years trying to make an album , with so much time and money of course some people expect something really good. but you also have a ton of people who think it's going to be garbage no matter how much time and money has been spent.
I think axl should just release it or forget it.
Make a choice that will make himself happy.